Diana, Yoko, Kathy and Nora jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Diana's contribution is
12 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Nora's contribution to the total of Yoko's and Kathy's contribution is 3 : 2. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Yoko's contribution is
13 of Kathy's contribution and the total amount contributed by Diana and Nora is $96?
Diana |
Yoko |
Kathy |
Nora |
Total |
1x10 |
1x10 |
2x10 |
|
2x2
|
3x2 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
10 u |
1 u |
3 u |
6 u |
20 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Yoko and Kathy had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Yoko, Kathy and Nora had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 10 = 10
Total amount contributed by Diana and Nora
= 10 u + 6 u
= 16 u
16 u = 96
2 u = 96 ÷ 16 = $6
Total contribution by the four girls
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= $120
Answer(s): $120